Usage Guide
What is "Gatekeeping"? Why Sharing Sources is a Digital Rule
This Social Media Slang usage guide explains what “gatekeeping” means online, how it appears in comments and trends, and why refusing to share sources is of...
Prepositions with "Good": "Good At" vs. "Good For"
This Preposition Tips usage guide explains when to use “good at” and when to use “good for.” Learn how these adjective–preposition pairings change mea...
Jelly vs. Jam vs. Jello – The Sticky Fruit Debate
This American vs British usage guide explains the difference between jelly, jam, and jello. Learn why Americans use jelly for fruit spreads and Jello for desser...
Zebra Crossing vs. Crosswalk – Pedestrian Safety Terms
This American vs British usage guide explains the difference between “zebra crossing” and “crosswalk.” Learn why British English uses animal-based names...
Cookies vs. Biscuits – A Sweet Guide to Dessert Vocabulary
This American vs British usage guide explains how “cookies” and “biscuits” mean different things in the US and the UK. Learn why American biscuits are b...
"Shorten" vs. "Abbreviate" vs. "Abridge" – Making Things Smaller
This Synonyms in Context usage guide explains the difference between “shorten,” “abbreviate,” and “abridge.” Learn which verb applies to physical le...
"House" vs. "Home" – The Difference Between Structure and Feeling
This Synonyms in Context usage guide explains the difference between “house” and “home.” Learn how one refers to a physical building while the other exp...
"See" vs. "Look" vs. "Watch" – The Focus of Your Eyes
This synonyms-in-context usage guide explains how “see,” “look,” and “watch” describe different visual actions. Learn when to use passive seeing, in...
How to Think on Your Feet: The "A-R-E" Speaking Method
This Speaking Fluency usage guide introduces the A-R-E Method: Answer, Reason, Example. Learn how this fast mental framework helps you think on your feet, ...
How to Handle Inappropriate Jokes or Comments in a Meeting
This Business Meetings usage guide explains how to handle inappropriate jokes or comments at work. Learn when to redirect a conversation, when to address behavi...